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Shorty's Restaurant Review

2884B N. Druid Hills Rd. NE (LaVista Rd.) Send to Phone
AtlantaGA 30329
404-315-6262 | Menu
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Thin-crust pizzas and other comfort food dishes construct this casual menu.

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Lunch & Dinner daily

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Crowds of locals fill this tiny, somewhat hard-to-find neighborhood gem, coming for the thin-crusted and wood-fired pizza that owner Bryan Wilson calls "Decatur"-style. Good prices and the lack of dress code are draws, too. The pizzas all have crazy names, and some don't make much sense. "Elvis," for instance," is a margherita with anchovies. It's good, but our favorite layers sopressata, prosciutto, roasted garlic and onions, with a last-minute scattering of arugula over the top. For more serious dining, look to steak and salmon main courses. We also like the spaghetti squash salad that's available only at this location, and has been a hit from day one. Desserts include an apple “pizza” dusted with cinnamon. The brief wine list is most serviceable, although you may prefer to hit the considerable brews inventory for a pizza companion. Wilson hails from New Zealand but doesn’t offer its wine, sticking to more familiar choices.

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